Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Announces Leadership Succession

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Tomoaki Hirano, currently serving as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, will succeed Tom Haag as president beginning July 1, 2025.
#workforcedevelopment

Gema USA Announces 2025 PCI/Gema Scholarship Recipient

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Nick Harris has been recognized as a future leader in the powder coating industry.

A Path to Qualification for AM Pressure Equipment

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In this case study, valve manufacturer Samson shares how additively manufactured pressure equipment can be produced in compliance with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).

Potencial de exportaciones de máquinas-herramienta hacia México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Se estima que hasta 2029, los países con mayor potencial para exportar máquinas-herramienta hacia México son Japón, Estados Unidos y Alemania.

Fermentation Process to Enable Compostable Biopolymers

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Valerian Materials was founded to commercialize the results of federally funded research conducted at the University of Minnesota, producing bio-based alternatives to fossil-based polyurethanes.

Niigata HMC Features High-Torque Spindle

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The HPN800 is said to be ruggedly built for optimizing operations, increasing throughput and efficiency to reduce costs, even in the most demanding production environments.

Best Practices for Hitting Critical Numbers: Communication and the Shrinkage Factor

| MoldMaking Technology

Start with an upfront review, discussion and collaboration with the customer and then consider the shrinkage factor.

Polaris Spaceplanes secures oversubscribed €5.3 million

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The aerospace startup’s new total private funding is contributing to its first composite serial spaceplane, customer contracts and future funding efforts.

Continuous Composites, Aurora Flight Sciences advance launched effect structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under an awarded U.S. Army SBIR, this initiative will reimagine the internal architecture of fuselage structures for launch effects, aided through CCI’s CF3D tech.

Epcon delivers integrated composite curing oven, RTO system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Patented solution supplied to an adhesives and sealants manufacturer effectively tackles precision curing and VOC emissions control.

Lyten launches motorsports venture to bring 3D printed carbon fiber parts to automotive racing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Opening of Lyten Motorsport will bring its 3D Graphene supermaterials platform to Indianapolis, where it will develop parts for a broad range of U.S. and international racing series.

NanoTech Materials presents spray-on insulative coating

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Insulative coating alters high-heat material surfaces into cool-to-touch, corrosion-resistant zones, providing high thermal protection, even in complex geometries.

Star Composites begins operations in Spartanburg

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The start of carbon fiber multiaxial fabrics manufacturing, as well as relocation of Sky Advanced Materials, Marex and Carbon Core under the Star Composites brand, will further support customers.

Fiber Dynamics, Fill GmbH partner to expand U.S. aerocomposites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The collaboration, supported by NIAR, will boost domestic production capabilities and global competitiveness.

Hexagon Purus signs new supply agreement with Hino Trucks, explores options for BVI segment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Class 6 and 7 battery-electric straight trucks for the U.S. market will be upfitted with Hexagon’s composite battery and module technologies.

Dassault Aviation partners with Tata on Rafale fighter aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Per Four Production Transfer Agreements, Tata will manufacture the aircraft fuselage in a dedicated facility in India, further strengthening the country’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.

Expanded Range of Socket Connectors Reduces Mold Setup Time and Connection Errors

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Progressive Components has expanded its range of Socket Connectors to include the new Keyed Connect Locking Socket Connectors.  

Precision Machining Technology Review: June 2025

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s June 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Kaiser Tool Co., Tungaloy, Renishaw, Mazak, Oasis Inspection Systems and Star Cutter Co.

Engineering an Easy-to-Use, Explosion-Proof Cobot for Painting

Julia Hider | Products Finishing

The 20XP incorporates a UR20 cobot that’s modified to be explosion-proof and an innovative programming system to create a safe, easy-to-use method for automating liquid painting processes. 

Industrial curing autoclaves with advanced control systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Turnkey Akarmak autoclaves support various composite curing needs with enhanced process control, international specification compliance and optimal heat distribution.

Keeping Process Water Cool and Efficiency High in the Desert

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Rehrig Pacific turned to Process Cooling Systems to create a high-efficiency plantwide process-cooling system for its newest injection molding facility outside of Phoenix.

Lockheed Martin tech fellow Carl Rousseau earns ASTM award

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ASTM International honors Carl Quinn Rousseau with ASTM International’s Wayne W. Stinchcomb Memorial Award for advancements in composites technology.